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Showing posts with label Rutland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rutland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Show all posts

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Oakham Town Council will be holding a special events at Cutts Close Park in Oakham, Rutland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Oakham Town Council to Host D-Day Commemoration Event

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings


Oakham Town Council will be holding a special events at Cutts Close Park in Oakham, Rutland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 


6th June a beacon lighting at Cutts Close, Oakham Rutland.


This significant event remembers the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II.

Date: Sunday 9th June 2024

Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cutts Close Park, Oakham, Rutland.


Entertainment:

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Live music by Alan Jackson, a solo male singer specialising in vintage tunes.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Marlow & Smith, a duo performing popular song covers.


Food and refreshments:


Food stalls will be available throughout the event.

The Grainstore mobile bar will also be open drinks.


The D-Day landings were a pivotal moment in World War II. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched a large-scale military operation aimed at liberating German-occupied Western Europe.

The D-Day landings involved a significant Allied force, with many soldiers losing their lives in the operation. Commemorating this day honours their bravery and sacrifice.

The success of the D-Day landings marked a significant turning point in the war, paving the way for the eventual Allied victory.

The D-Day landings stand as a symbol of the fight for freedom and democracy against oppression.

This event provides an opportunity for the Oakham community to come together and remember the sacrifices made to secure freedom.